Good info!
All you 40S&W 180grain guys need to pay attention to the bullet set-back tip.
So far I have not seen an ankle holster that works without a snap. Maybe I just have not seen it. Ankle holster is not my preferred carry, but sometimes its the best option. That aside I agree with your holster points.

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Originally posted by oldelectrician SNIPPED...So far I have not seen an ankle holster that works without a snap. Maybe I just have not seen it. Ankle holster is not my preferred carry, but sometimes its the best option. That aside I agree with your holster points.

Anyhow, to be technical, what I advised was to "avoid" holsters with snaps, and I stand by that as written. I do, however, realize that sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Just be careful, Mmmmkay?

Timmah!

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Just a heads up to let you know folks are still reading this and learning from it. Thanks for a very informitive post.

Scootter

Timmah! hasn't been around for a while. I know he would be happy to know folks continue to benefit from this thread.

I hope he returns to GlockTalk - he's a nice guy.

BF

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I'm a long time gun owner and am partial to 1911 I've been lucky enough to own Glock 21 and 34, Beretta 92, and a certain number of 1911.
I believe in life you never stop learning. Thanks a lot for the valuable info.

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